Material Handler

Location: Fife, WA

Schedule

Monday‑Friday 4:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Pay

$23.00/hr. – $26.00/hr. (depending on experience)

About the Role

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient handling of vinyl and fiberglass lineals used for window products within a distribution center environment. This role focuses strictly on warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, order fulfillment, and shipping, without involvement in manufacturing or production line activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and transport vinyl and fiberglass lineals within the warehouse using forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Pick, stage, and prepare customer orders and transfer shipments accurately.
• Handle long, fragile lineals carefully to prevent damage such as bending, cracking, or surface defects.
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments against packing lists, orders, and inventory records.
• Organize and store materials in designated warehouse locations for efficient access and inventory control.
• Bundle, wrap, label, and secure materials for shipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and system updates (WMS or RF scanners).
• Inspect materials for damage or discrepancies and report issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Follow all warehouse procedures, shipping schedules, and safety guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a warehouse or distribution environment preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts or willingness to be certified.
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver long materials (up to 50–75 lbs).
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced warehouse setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift certification.
• Experience handling vinyl, fiberglass, or similar construction materials.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) or RF scanning tools.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and order accuracy.
• Safe handling of long/oversized materials.
• Equipment operation (forklift, kombi lift, and pallet jack).
• Time management and productivity.
• Teamwork and communication.
• Safety awareness.

Working Conditions

• Warehouse/distribution center environment.
• Indoor and outdoor loading areas.
• Frequent lifting, bending, walking, and reaching.
• Handling long, lightweight, and bulky materials.

Safety Requirements

• Follow OSHA and company safety regulations.
• Wear required PPE (steel‑toe boots, gloves, high‑visibility vest, eye protection).
• Safely operate all equipment within load limits.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings when handling long materials.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Health & Wellness: three comprehensive medical plan options, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, Teladoc virtual healthcare services, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Annual Wellness Clinic.
• Financial Protection: company‑paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, company‑paid short‑term disability, company‑paid long‑term disability, supplemental hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance.
• Additional Benefits: tuition reimbursement program, legal insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance, team member discount program.